Portable Conex Storage Containers

The Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is procuring 12 Tricon portable storage containers through RFP No. 190000002683, with potential for additional future orders. The containers must meet specific military requirements, including dimensions of 6.5ft x 8ft x 8ft, steel construction, standard subdued color (preferably tan), and must be sealable, lockable, and weather-proof. Containers will be delivered to the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Lansing, MI by September 30, 2019, with potential deployment across 44 locations in Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. Key procurement dates included a question submission deadline of July 9, 2019, anticipated answers by July 12, 2019, and a proposal deadline of July 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM Eastern. The anticipated contract start date is August 8, 2019, with a one-year term and four potential one-year renewal options. Vendors must submit pricing according to Schedule B, with options for fixed pricing for the entire contract term or 365-day pricing periods.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, and there are no stated preferences for U.S.-made containers or small businesses. No incumbent vendors were identified in the documentation. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and various Lansing City locations. While the initial order is for 12 containers, no specific annual quantity is guaranteed beyond this initial request. The containers will support various military facilities including the Joint Forces Readiness Center, Grand Ledge Air National Guard Base, Fort Custer Training Center, Camp Grayling, and Michigan Army National Guard armories. The RFP includes federal provisions requiring compliance with regulations such as the Davis-Bacon Act, Clean Air Act, and Anti-Lobbying Amendment for contracts exceeding certain monetary thresholds. Vendors must submit all responses through the SIGMA system and comply with all specified technical and administrative requirements.